The pain of Weight gain!

I was heartbroken this morning when I stood on the scales for the first time in a few weeks and realized that I have GAINED WEIGHT! It has been 5 months since the Biggest Loser Finale and in this time I have gained 5kg!

My biggest fear, above all, is that I will return to my former weight. My stomach sank as I saw the numbers appear on the scaled; I felt ashamed and as thought I have let myself, my friends, family and trainers down.

With many addictions the recommendation is abstinence – refrain from consumption or use of the preferred drug. Sadly, this is not an option for food addicts. Food is a necessary requirement for survival. The real challenge is to learn how to eat a balanced diet and refrain from the trigger foods (in my case CARBS – bread, pasta, potatoes).

For the first time in my life I am going to stand up and be accountable and honest about my weight. I have hidden behind smoke and mirrors for too many years. I have worked too hard, sacrificed too much and made too many positive changes to regress. Even with a weight gain of 5kg I am still 45kg down from my heaviest. 5kg is not the end of the world.

With my birthday fast approaching (20^th November), I have decided to give myself a weight loss challenge – 5kg in 5 weeks.  

My trainers and experience have armed me with the tools and knowledge required for success:

EAT CLEAN                        High protein, low carb

TRAIN HARD                      Combination of weights and cardio

PREPARE                            Plan & pack meals-have healthy snacks on hand & make time for training

BE ACCOUNTABLE             Take accountability for all actions

The ability to be honest about the successes and pitfalls along the way and take true accountability is the biggest key to success. I was privileged to learn many great lessons from my trainer Shannon – the greatest being that no one is perfect, and striving for perfection is setting yourself up for failure. It is OK to crack, to have a bad day, as long as you can be accountable for your actions. You play – you pay!   

I am back on Shannon eating plan and will record all my meals on the Biggest Loser Club website so I can track my calorie intake and nutritional breakdown.

No more excuses! No more champagne dinners with friends or lunches out.

The difference between a diet and a lifestyle change is that a diet is generally a temporary fix. I am committed to changing my LIFE and the style in which I live it! 

Last Week at Hyde Park 

2 weeks ago at work